"Mom," Wen Ya felt a sense of loss from being ignored for the first time. She looked at Madam Wen with grievance, unsure what to say.
"My dear, your father is just playing along. He only loves you in his heart."
"I know, of course, but..." Wen Ya hesitated.
Madam Wen stared at her, "No matter what Wen Yan tells you, don't believe her. She abandoned your father back then, and your father has long been disappointed in them."
This struck a chord with Wen Ya, and she nodded confidently again.
She had lived with her father for many years; he must love her more.
But seeing her father socializing with Wen Yan, and Wen Yan being particularly favored by those bosses, Wen Ya felt extremely uncomfortable.
"If you really feel very uncomfortable, then expose Wen Yan's true colors," Madam Wen said, watching her.
Wen Ya looked at her mother, not understanding.
Madam Wen whispered a few words to Wen Ya.
"Isn't this a bit too much!"
Madam Wen knew her daughter had been protected too well, too naive!
She prompted, "Ya Ya, she's not as outstanding as she seems. Everything is an act. Do you want everyone to be deceived by her?"
Wen Ya bit her lip. No, she couldn't let the guests of the Wen family be deceived by Wen Yan.
After a few seconds of thought, she nodded.
Madam Wen was satisfied and added, "But when doing this, we must not leave any evidence for ourselves."
"Mom, I understand."
Wen Ya walked towards Sun Li Yan.
Sun Li Yan was currently watching Wen Yan thrive at the banquet, feeling intensely jealous. Seeing Wen Ya approach, she immediately offered words of comfort. Wen Ya shook her head, speaking gently and generously, "I'm quite happy that my sister is willing to attend my birthday banquet. She's lived a very tough life outside before, and done many things unwillingly. I hope she'll do better in the future."
"Ya Ya, you are too kind!" Sun Li Yan truly felt that.
But she quickly reacted, "What unwilling things?"
Wen Ya covered her mouth, seemingly realizing she had said too much, "Ah, it's nothing. Please don't ask."
She changed the subject, but Sun Li Yan kept it in mind. Wen Ya found it difficult to say, but it was the unspoken rules often discussed in their circles, wasn't it?
Tsk tsk tsk, with such a beautiful face, she was clearly a vixen.
Malice flashed in Sun Li Yan's eyes.
The banquet was lively with clinking glasses and flowing conversations. Wen Yan had also met many influential figures. Wen Shi Hao remained friendly and enthusiastic, "Yan Yan, are you tired? Do you want to rest for a bit?"
"Dad, I'm fine. There are still many people over there I haven't greeted yet," Wen Yan replied obediently.
She had to meet all the influential people at this banquet.
Wen Shi Hao's smile faded.
Wen Yan was startled. Could he not bear it anymore?
"Silly child, don't work yourself so hard. I'll entertain these people. Go eat something and rest," Wen Shi Hao said sternly, but his words were filled with concern.
Wen Yan's eyes darted around. Not wanting to strain their relationship, she agreed and went to the other side.
As she took a bite of her steak, someone suddenly rushed out and hugged her tightly.
Wen Yan was startled, and her steak fell to the floor.
"Let go of me, who are you?"
She pushed him away and retreated, only then clearly seeing a man in dirty, worn clothes, his face covered in dust, looking like a homeless person and reeking of odor!
Most conspicuously, one of his legs was lame.
"I've been looking for you for so long, so you're here!" the homeless man shouted loudly.
Instantly, many people were drawn to them.
Wen Yan's face showed disgust, "Who are you? I don't know you at all!"
"You heartless woman, you promised me you'd come back for me once you made it big. Now I can't get through to you when I call! I stole things for you, and they broke my leg!" the homeless man yelled indignantly.
More and more people gathered.
Understanding the context of the world, everyone's gaze towards Wen Yan shifted.
"Don't talk nonsense. I've never seen you before. Who sent you?" Wen Yan reprimanded coldly.
"You don't want to admit it? Back then, I saved you. You said your family was short of money and needed cash, so I gave you all my savings. You said it wasn't enough and instigated me to steal from a rich family, and I ended up with a broken leg! I didn't expect you to leave a note and disappear. Now that you've made it, you won't even answer my calls!" the homeless man said, full of anger and disappointment.
Sun Li Yan gasped and covered her mouth, looking at Wen Yan, "Oh my god, Wen Yan, how could you be like this? It's too cruel. He lost a leg for you!"
A cold glint filled Wen Yan's eyes.
This person was clearly here with a plan.
Someone was trying to frame her!
Wen Ya also walked over, her eyes moist with concern, "Sister, were your past days really that difficult? Then why didn't you accept my help? Sir, please don't worry, I will repay whatever my sister owes you."
She appeared kind and gentle.
Like a little angel, but her words solidified the accusation against Wen Yan.
Wen Shi Hao frowned, "Take this gentleman away first and take good care of him."
A waiter immediately stepped forward.
The guests looked at Wen Yan with amusement. Wen Yan sneered inwardly. They were working in concert, completely confirming her guilt. Once the homeless man was gone, she would have no way to explain.
"I have never done such a thing. Father, you don't need to waste your efforts on this person. Just kick him out!" Wen Yan stopped the waiter.
Wen Shi Hao's gaze, however, darkened, "Yan Yan, I know you've done many things against your will before, also because of your mother, which is why you've always been against me. But everyone must take responsibility for their actions. Now, Father will help you resolve everything you did when you were foolish."
How generous and doting!
The guests' eyes were filled with envy.
"I'm so envious. Mr. Wen is truly a super good person, and a good father. He doesn't dislike Wen Yan at all!"
"That's what they say, but Wen Yan actually did such a thing. Oh my god, she was really led astray outside. And her mother..."
"It's a disgrace for Mr. Wen to have such an ex-wife! It's best if Wen Yan understands Mr. Wen, but she shouldn't be ungrateful."
Everyone praised Wen Shi Hao without exception.
The waiter forcibly took the homeless man away.
Wen Yan could barely resist.
Looking at Wen Shi Hao's dark eyes, it felt like a mountain pressing down on Wen Yan!
This man was incredibly terrifying!
A barely discernible smile touched Wen Ya's lips. She hadn't expected things to go so smoothly.
Now, everyone knew about Wen Yan's past.
It was thanks to Sun Li Yan. She hadn't expected Sun Li Yan to be so clever. This little scheme had directly exposed Wen Yan's true colors.
In fact, she didn't want to ruin Wen Yan, she just felt that Wen Yan's pretense was wrong.
While feeling smug, her peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of a familiar, noble figure, and her eyes lit up.
"Mr. Ye," a charming voice called out, and everyone looked over.
A man in black, with a powerful aura, strode forward. The silver mask on his face was mysterious and cold, and his exposed jawline was smooth and arrogant.
With the man's entrance, the entire banquet seemed to brighten.
Everyone was quite surprised. XZ was almost on par with the Wen Group, but the two families didn't seem to be close. Mr. Ye was a low-key person, and yet he would attend Wen Ya's birthday banquet. Could it be... Everyone lowered their gaze, their eyes on their noses, and their noses on their eyes, and immediately began to flatter.
"Mr. Ye must be here to attend Miss Wen's birthday banquet. Thanks to Miss Wen, we can also see Mr. Ye."